Edinburgh Airport has been named the best in the UK for passenger satisfaction as well as being one of the top three airports in Europe in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards 2012.

The awards, assessing more than 250 airports globally, named Edinburgh as the only UK airport in its 2012 shortlist and marks the second year Edinburgh has been named in the European top three.

Moscow Sheremetyevo was named top European Airport, Malta Airport came second and Edinburgh Airport third.

Edinburgh Airport chief executive Gordon Dewar said: “We are delighted to have been recognised once again at the ASQ Awards.

“This announcement is further motivation for Edinburgh Airport to continue to work hard and provide the best service possible for our passengers.

“The fact that we have again been placed so highly shows that our customers are pleased with the service they receive when travelling through Edinburgh Airport, something that we will continue to work hard to maintain.

“Ensuring the best passenger experience is one of our top priorities. Having recently launched our Passenger Commitments, we are confident that 2013 will be the year that Edinburgh Airport reinforces its position as one of the best airports in the world.”

The ASQ awards are based on results from the Airports Council International (ACI) ASQ passenger satisfaction survey, seen as a global benchmark in measuring how passengers perceive their experience of travelling.